Emptying fuel tank if more than 3/4 full, engine codes CDLG, CAVB, CAVC, CAVD, CBZA, CBZB, CTHD, CTKA — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform code 521

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• A mark (arrow) at distance (a) = 1180 mm from end of extraction hose.
• A ball valve (2) is located at the bottom of the filler neck in the fuel tank (1); it must not be damaged by the extraction hose (3). Therefore push hose into filler neck only as far as marking (arrow).
• When no more fuel is extracted, the tank is emptied just enough for the sender flange to be opened without danger. The tank may be removed while containing remaining fuel.Draining fuel tank completely

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of the body.To extract E 85 fuel, use only fuel extractorVAS 5190 A! — Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Remove cone piece (2) from shaft (1) of fuel extractorVAS 5190.
4. A mark (arrow) at distance (a) = 1180 mm from end of extraction hose.
5. Use insulating tape for this.

6. Open tank flap.
7. Remove cap (arrow) from fuel filler neck.
8. Screw shaft (1) of fuel extractorVAS 5190 onto fuel tank filler neck.
9. Push extraction hose into fuel tank until marking on hose (arrow) coincides with shaft end. [Note: A ball valve (2) is located at the bottom of the filler neck in the fuel tank (1); it must not be damaged by the extraction hose (3). Therefore push hose into filler neck only as far as marking (arrow).]
10. Drain fuel tank via filler neck as far as possible.
11. Pull extraction hose out carefully. [Note: When no more fuel is extracted, the tank is emptied just enough for the sender flange to be opened without danger. The tank may be removed while containing remaining fuel.Draining fuel tank completely]

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